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      GMAC Financial Services Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Financial Results

      - Fourth quarter net loss of $5.0 billion; full-year net loss of $10.3 billion

      - Fourth quarter net loss from continuing operations of $3.9 billion; full-year net loss from continuing operations of $8.0 billion

      - Strategic actions expected to reduce further effects from the legacy mortgage business

      - Strengthened support of the domestic auto industry in 2009: originated $18.2 billion of retail automotive credit in the U.S.; outstanding wholesale credit to dealers totaled $19.1 billion in the U.S.; and completed formal underwriting process for Chrysler dealers with 94 percent of applicants approved

      - GMAC continued to meet well-capitalized requirements with Tier 1 capital ratio of 14.1 percent

      - Ally Bank and ResMor Trust deposits increased 56 percent during 2009 to $31.1 billion


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      NEW YORK,  Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GMAC Financial Services today reported a net loss of $5.0 billion for the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to net income of $7.5 billion for the fourth quarter of 2008.  For the 2009 full year, GMAC reported a net loss of $10.3 billion, compared to net income of $1.9 billion in 2008.  Results for the 2009 fourth quarter and full year were largely affected by losses related to legacy assets in the mortgage operations.  Results for the 2008 fourth quarter and full year benefited from an $11.4 billion after-tax gain from the extinguishment of debt related to GMAC's bond exchange.

      Results in the quarter were adversely affected by several significant items, including:

      • $3.3 billion of losses related to strategic mortgage actions;
      • $573 million mortgage repurchase reserve expense;
      • $308 million original issue discount amortization expense related to the December 2008 bond exchange;
      • $262 million provision related to legacy Nuvell subprime assets;
      • $122 million of mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation adjustments; and
      • $118 million of losses in international automotive operations related to certain wind-down costs.

      The aggregate pre-tax impact of these significant items was $4.7 billion.

      "GMAC has undergone significant transformation in 2009 and as a result, is better positioned to pursue business and market opportunities going forward," said GMAC Chief Executive Officer Michael A. Carpenter.  "Key steps during the year included: diversifying the profitable automotive finance business with the addition of Chrysler; launching the Ally Bank brand, which is a key part of our funding profile; strengthening our capital and liquidity positions; and implementing major restructuring actions to minimize risk related to the legacy mortgage business.  We are encouraged with the progress, and the recent upgrades of our credit ratings demonstrate that the steps we are taking are appropriate and making an impact."

      During the year, GMAC made the decision to sell certain businesses and has classified them as discontinued operations.  Excluding the results from these businesses, net loss from continuing operations totaled $3.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to net income from continuing operations of $7.7 billion in the comparable prior year period.   Net loss from continuing operations for full-year 2009 totaled $8.0 billion, compared to net income from continuing operations of $3.4 billion in the prior year.  

      As of Dec. 31, 2009, GMAC changed the presentation of and the business activities comprising its operating segments and implemented a funds-transfer-pricing (FTP) methodology to bring reporting in line with industry and bank holding company best practices. The net impact of the FTP methodology is included within the results of Corporate and Other.   Prior period results have also been restated.  

          
          
          
          
          Financial Highlights: Income/(Loss) From Continuing Operations by Segment
          ($ in millions)
          
                               4Q 09   4Q 08   Change      2009    2008    Change
                               -----   -----   ------      ----    ----    ------
            North American
             Automotive
             Finance           $369   $(405)     $774    $1,752   $(207)   $1,959
            International
             Automotive
             Finance           (146)    (74)      (72)     (101)    140      (241)
            Insurance            86     133       (47)      329     499      (170)
            ---------           ---     ---       ---       ---     ---      ----
          Global Automotive
           Services             309    (346)      655     1,980     433     1,547
          Mortgage
           Operations        (4,011)   (790)   (3,221)   (7,301) (4,008)   (3,293)
          Corporate and
           Other(1)            (767)  8,751    (9,518)   (2,617)  6,951    (9,568)
          -----------------    ----   -----    ------    ------   -----    ------
          Pre-tax (loss)
           income from
           continuing        
           operations        (4,469)  7,615   (12,084)   (7,938)  3,376   (11,314)
          Income tax
           (benefit)
           expense from        
           continuing
           operations          (603)    (90)     (513)       78     (60)      138
          Discontinued
           Operations(2)     (1,087)   (243)     (844)   (2,282) (1,568)     (714)
          ----------------   ------    ----      ----    ------  ------      ----
          Net Income
           (Loss)(3)        $(4,953) $7,462  $(12,415) $(10,298) $1,868  $(12,166)
          
          
          1. Corporate and Other includes Commercial Finance, equity investments,
             amortization of original issue discount from GMAC bond exchange and net
             impact from asset liability management activities.
          2. During the fourth quarter of 2009, the following businesses were
             classified as discontinued operations: the U.K. consumer property and
             casualty insurance business; retail automotive finance operations in
             Ecuador and Poland; the full-service leasing businesses in Australia,
             Belgium, France, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Poland; mortgage 
             operations in continental Europe; and the Commercial Services division 
             in Corporate and Other.  In addition, certain businesses were 
             previously classified as discontinued operations in the third quarter 
             of 2009, including: U.S. consumer property and casualty insurance; 
             retail automotive finance operations in Argentina; and the full-service
             leasing businesses in Italy and the U.K.
          3. Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2009 negatively impacted by $1.0
             billion of tax valuation allowance.
          
      

      Liquidity and Capital

      GMAC's consolidated cash and cash equivalents were $14.8 billion as of Dec. 31, 2009, up from $14.2 billion at Sept. 30, 2009.  Included in the consolidated cash and cash equivalents balance are: $765 million at Residential Capital, LLC (ResCap); $4.9 billion at Ally Bank, which excludes certain intercompany deposits; and $121 million at the insurance businesses.  The increase in consolidated cash reflects continued growth in retail deposits.    

      On Dec. 30, 2009, GMAC announced a series of capital actions including: a $3.79 billion capital infusion from the U.S. Department of the Treasury; the conversion of $3.0 billion of existing convertible preferred stock held by the U.S. Treasury into GMAC common equity; and the exchange of all of the remaining preferred stock held by the U.S. Treasury for $10.13 billion of newly issued mandatorily convertible preferred securities (MCP).  With these actions, GMAC achieved the capital buffer required to meet the worse-than-expected economic scenario under the Federal Reserve's Supervisory Capital Assessment Program (SCAP).  The $3.79 billion cash infusion was less than the $5.6 billion originally anticipated by the Federal Reserve in May 2009 due in large part to lower-than-expected losses related to the General Motors bankruptcy filing.

      GMAC's total equity at Dec. 31, 2009 was $20.8 billion, down from $24.9 billion at Sept. 30, 2009.  The decrease in total equity was primarily due to the net loss in the fourth quarter of 2009, partially offset by the sale of $1.25 billion of MCP to the U.S. Treasury, which constituted a portion of the $3.79 billion capital infusion.  GMAC's preliminary fourth quarter Tier 1 capital ratio was 14.1 percent, compared to 14.4 percent in the third quarter.  The Tier 1 capital ratio was lower on a sequential basis due to the net loss in the quarter, partially offset by the $3.79 billion capital infusion by the U.S. Treasury and lower total assets.  

      Ally Bank and ResMor Trust continue to enhance GMAC's funding flexibility through growth in deposits.  Ally Bank and ResMor Trust deposits, excluding certain intercompany deposits, increased in the fourth quarter to $31.1 billion as of Dec. 31, 2009, from $28.8 billion at Sept. 30, 2009.  Retail deposits at Ally Bank were $16.9 billion at quarter-end, compared to $15.9 billion at the end of the third quarter of 2009.  Brokered deposits at Ally Bank increased to $10.1 billion at quarter-end, compared to $9.2 billion at the end of the third quarter of 2009.

      Global Automotive Services

      This quarter GMAC changed the presentation of its reporting to reflect Global Automotive Services, which consists of GMAC's auto-centric businesses around the world, including: North American Automotive Finance, International Automotive Finance and Insurance.  GMAC had previously reported Global Automotive Finance and Insurance separately.  The inclusion of Insurance is consistent with GMAC's strategic focus on dealer-related insurance offerings.

      Global Automotive Services reported fourth quarter 2009 pre-tax income from continuing operations of $309 million, compared to a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $346 million in the comparable prior year period.  Continuing operations in the segment were affected by improved net financing revenue driven by strong remarketing gains, offset by losses in international operations related to certain wind-down costs and a loss provision expense related to the Nuvell subprime legacy portfolio.  The size of the Nuvell portfolio was approximately $4 billion at year-end 2009 and is expected to run off to approximately $2 billion by year-end 2010.

      Global automotive originations, delinquencies and credit losses

      Total consumer financing originations, which includes the joint venture in China, during the fourth quarter of 2009 were $8.2 billion.  This included $6.8 billion of new originations, $1.0 billion of used originations and approximately $400 million of new leases.  Fourth quarter 2008 consumer financing originations totaled $3.3 billion, which included $2.3 billion of new originations, approximately $600 million of used originations and approximately $400 million of new leases.  Consumer financing originations totaled $25.7 billion for full-year 2009, compared to $46.8 billion for 2008.  Consumer origination levels have steadily trended upward on a quarterly basis since the fourth quarter of 2008 and have more than doubled since the first quarter of 2009.

      Annualized credit losses from continuing operations increased in the fourth quarter of 2009 to 3.57 percent of average managed retail contract assets, versus 2.12 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008.  Credit losses in the quarter reflect weak economic conditions, slightly higher loss severity, and continued stress in the legacy subprime Nuvell portfolio.

      Delinquencies, defined as the dollar amount of managed retail contracts more than 30-days past due as a percent of total outstanding managed retail contracts, from continuing operations were 3.48 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to 3.46 percent in the third quarter of 2009, and 3.31 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008.  While the Nuvell subprime portfolio continues to have a negative impact on delinquency levels, overall delinquency trends in the auto portfolio have stabilized throughout the year.

      North American Automotive Finance

      North American Automotive Finance, which includes results for the U.S. and Canada, reported pre-tax income from continuing operations of $369 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $405 million in the comparable prior year period.  Results were driven by stronger net financing revenue due to improved remarketing gains, offset by loss provisions related to the Nuvell subprime legacy portfolio.

      North American consumer financing originations in the fourth quarter of 2009 were $6.6 billion, which included $5.9 billion in the U.S.  Fourth quarter 2008 consumer financing originations in North America were $1.4 billion, which included approximately $800 million from the U.S.

      GMAC remains focused on its core strength of providing automotive financing to GM and Chrysler dealers and customers.  At Dec. 31, 2009, GMAC's U.S. wholesale penetration for General Motors dealer stock was 90.9 percent, compared to 85.2 percent at year-end 2008.  U.S. retail penetration for GM was 30.3 percent, up significantly from 4.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008, when the company had restricted its retail lending as a result of challenges in the credit and capital markets.  

      The company also continued to make significant progress in expanding its financing footprint to Chrysler dealers and customers.  At year end, GMAC had completed the formal underwriting process for 1,474 U.S. Chrysler dealers that applied for standard wholesale credit lines and approved 94 percent of those dealers.  GMAC's U.S. wholesale penetration for Chrysler dealer stock increased to 77.3 percent at Dec. 31, 2009, up from 67.3 percent at Sept. 30, 2009.   During the fourth quarter of 2009, GMAC originated $894 million of new Chrysler retail loans, compared to $721 million in the prior quarter.  GMAC's U.S. retail penetration for Chrysler during the fourth quarter improved to 25.5 percent, compared to 13.3 percent in the third quarter.

      International Automotive Finance

      International Automotive Finance reported a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $146 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 versus a $74 million pre-tax loss from continuing operations in the same period last year.  Results were affected by losses related to certain wind-down costs, including: selected portfolio movement from held-for-investment (HFI) to held-for-sale (HFS), restructuring charges, and foreign exchange related to the repatriation of funds from Venezuela.

      During the fourth quarter, eight additional international automotive operations were classified as discontinued operations in line with GMAC's strategy to focus on its core international operations in Europe and Latin America, centered around Germany, U.K., Brazil, and Mexico, as well as China.  International consumer originations, which include the joint venture in China, were $1.56 billion during the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to $1.89 billion in the fourth quarter of 2008.  Approximately 85 percent of GMAC's fourth quarter international consumer originations came from its five core markets.  

      Insurance

      GMAC's insurance business reported pre-tax income from continuing operations of $86 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to $133 million in the prior year period.    These results reflect lower earned premiums on extended service contracts written in current and prior periods, and lower dealer inventory levels. GMAC continues to streamline its insurance segment to focus primarily on dealer-centric products, such as extended service contracts and dealer inventory insurance.

      The fair value of the insurance investment portfolio was $4.7 billion at Dec. 31, 2009, compared to $5.1 billion at Dec. 31, 2008, with the decrease being primarily attributable to the reclassification of the U.S. and U.K. consumer property and casualty insurance businesses to discontinued operations.

      Mortgage Operations

      Mortgage Operations, which includes ResCap and the mortgage activities of Ally Bank and ResMor Trust, reported a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $4.0 billion during the fourth quarter of 2009, versus a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $790 million in the comparable prior year period.  Results from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of 2009 were driven by the recent strategic actions taken by GMAC to sell certain legacy mortgage assets resulting in the reclassification from HFI to HFS, which resulted in a $2.6 billion loss.  The segment also reported a mortgage repurchase reserve expense for the fourth quarter of $573 million.  

      These actions, inclusive of estimated operating losses for the period, required a total capital contribution to ResCap of approximately $2.8 billion in the form of mortgage loans acquired by GMAC from Ally Bank, GMAC debt forgiveness and cash. With the capital contribution, ResCap's net worth complies with the minimum level required to meet certain covenants.  As previously stated, these strategic actions are expected to minimize further effects from the legacy mortgage business and will better position GMAC to explore strategic alternatives with respect to its mortgage operations.

      Global mortgage loan production in the fourth quarter of 2009 was $18.1 billion, compared to $15.9 billion in the third quarter of 2009, and $8.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2008.  Production for the quarter was driven by prime conforming and government loans.  

      As part of its loss mitigation efforts, GMAC continues to participate in the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), which was created by the U.S. government to assist struggling homeowners. As of Dec. 31, 2009, GMAC had executed more than 9,800 permanent loan modifications, more than any other servicer, and had started more than 32,000 trial modifications.

      Corporate and Other

      Corporate and Other reported a fourth quarter 2009 pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $767 million, compared to pre-tax income from continuing operations of $8.8 billion in the comparable prior year period.  The main drivers of the loss in the quarter were an original issue discount amortization expense related to the December 2008 bond exchange, losses related to the Commercial Finance business and the net impact of funds-transfer-pricing allocations.  Fourth quarter 2008 results were largely driven by a $10.7 billion pre-tax gain from the extinguishment of debt related to the December 2008 bond exchange.

      Outlook

      The progress made in 2009 and the capital and strategic actions taken by GMAC at the end of the year have strengthened its capital base and better-positioned the company for improved financial performance.  These actions are expected to improve GMAC's access to the capital markets over time and minimize further effects from the legacy mortgage business.  Additionally, these actions position GMAC to explore strategic alternatives for ResCap and the mortgage business and are expected to accelerate the repayment of the U.S. government's investment.

      Looking ahead, GMAC is focused on achieving the following key strategic objectives:

      • Capitalize on opportunities in the auto finance business
      • Demonstrate improved access to the capital markets
      • Continue to build deposit base at Ally Bank
      • Drive critical focus on profitability
      • Explore strategic alternatives to maximize value of mortgage operations and further limit risk
      • Transition fully to bank holding company model

      About GMAC Financial Services

      GMAC is a bank holding company with 15 million customers worldwide.  As a global financial services institution, GMAC's business operations include automotive finance, mortgage operations, insurance and commercial finance.  The company also offers retail banking products through its online bank, Ally Bank.  As of Dec. 31, 2009, GMAC had approximately $172 billion in assets. Visit the GMAC media site at http://media.gmacfs.com for more information.

      Forward-Looking Statements

      In this earnings release and comments by GMAC Inc. ("GMAC") management, the use of the words "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "initiative," "objective," "plan," "goal," "project," "outlook," "priorities," "target," "explore," "positions," "intend," "evaluate," "pursue," "seek," "may," "would," "could," "should," "believe," "potential," "continue," or the negative of any of those words or similar expressions is intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements herein and in related charts and management comments, other than statements of historical fact, including without limitation, statements about future events and financial performance, are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties.

      While these statements represent our current judgment on what the future may hold, and we believe these judgments are reasonable, these statements are not guarantees of any events or financial results, and GMAC's actual results may differ materially due to numerous important factors that are described in the most recent reports on SEC Forms 10-K and 10-Q for GMAC, each of which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Such factors include, among others, the following: uncertainty of GMAC's ability to enter into transactions or execute strategic alternatives to realize the value of its Residential Capital, LLC ("ResCap") operations; our inability to repay our outstanding obligations to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, or to do so in a timely fashion and without disruption to our business; our inability to successfully accommodate the additional risk exposure relating to providing wholesale and retail financing to Chrysler dealers and customers and the resulting impact to our financial stability; uncertainty related to Chrysler's and GM's recent exits from bankruptcy; uncertainty related to the new financing arrangement between GMAC and Chrysler; securing low cost funding for GMAC and ResCap and maintaining the mutually beneficial relationship between GMAC and GM, and GMAC and Chrysler; our ability to maintain an appropriate level of debt and capital; the profitability and financial condition of GM and Chrysler; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits associated with our recent conversion to a bank holding company, and the increased regulation and restrictions that we are now subject to; continued challenges in the residential mortgage and capital markets; the potential for deterioration in the residual value of off-lease vehicles; the continuing negative impact on ResCap of the decline in the U.S. housing market; changes in U.S. government-sponsored mortgage programs or disruptions in the markets in which our mortgage subsidiaries operate; disruptions in the market in which we fund GMAC's and ResCap's operations, with resulting negative impact on our liquidity; changes in our accounting assumptions that may require or that result from changes in the accounting rules or their application, which could result in an impact on earnings; changes in the credit ratings of ResCap, GMAC, Chrysler or GM; changes in economic conditions, currency exchange rates or political stability in the markets in which we operate; and changes in the existing or the adoption of new laws, regulations, policies or other activities of governments, agencies and similar organizations.  

      Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. GMAC undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors that affect the subject of these statements, except where expressly required by law.

          
          
          
          Contacts:
          Gina Proia
          646-781-2692
          [email protected]
          
          Jim Olecki
          212-884-7955
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          GMAC Financial Services Preliminary Unaudited Fourth Quarter 2009       
           Financial Highlights                                                   
                                                                                  
          ($ in millions)                                                         
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                    4Q      4Q        FY       FY 
          Summary Statement of Income      Note    2009    2008      2009     2008 
          ---------------------------      ----    ----    ----      ----     ---- 
          Revenue                                                                 
          Finance receivables and loans                                           
             Consumer                             $1,076  $1,417    $4,774   $6,524 
             Commercial                              440     490     1,715    2,287 
             Notes receivable from General                                     
              Motors                                  79     102       298      394 
             -----------------------------            --     ---       ---      --- 
             Total finance receivables and                                     
              loans                               $1,595  $2,009    $6,787   $9,205 
          Loans held-for-sale                        206     169       633    1,054 
          Trading securities                          14      29       134      130 
          Interest and dividends on 
           available-for-sale investment   
           securities                                 73      34       233      385 
          Interest bearing cash                        -      56        (7)     353 
          Other interest income                       (4)     61       (76)     347 
          Operating leases                         1,224   1,720     5,715    7,582 
          ----------------                         -----   -----     -----    ----- 
             Total financing revenue and                                       
              other interest income                3,108   4,078    13,419   19,056 
          Interest expense                                                        
          Interest on deposits                       168     179       703      711 
          Interest on short-term borrowings          103     259       477    1,698 
          Interest on long-term debt               1,636   1,970     6,555    8,381 
          Other interest expense                    (143)    344       (76)     507 
          ----------------------                    ----     ---       ---      --- 
                Total interest expense             1,764   2,752     7,659   11,297 
          Depreciation expense on operating                                       
           lease assets                              741   1,343     3,748    5,478 
          Impairment of investment in                                             
           operating leases                            -     409         -    1,218 
          ---------------------------                  -     ---         -    ----- 
             Net financing revenue                   603    (426)    2,012    1,063 
          Other revenue                                                           
          Servicing fees                             371     405     1,559    1,779 
          Servicing asset valuation and hedge                                     
           activities, net                          (417)   (241)   (1,104)    (263)
          -----------------------------------       ----    ----    ------     ---- 
             Total servicing income, net             (46)    164       455    1,516 
          Insurance premiums and service                                          
           revenue earned                            477     579     1,977    2,710 
          Gain (loss) on mortgage and                                             
           automotive loans, net                     146     139       596     (605)
          (Loss) gain on extinguishment of                                         
           debt                                       (3) 11,464       665   12,628 
          Other gain (loss) on investments,                                         
           net                                        35    (263)      331   (1,095)
          Other income, net of losses                293    (800)      225     (782)
          ---------------------------                ---    ----       ---     ---- 
             Total other revenue                     902  11,283     4,249   14,372 
          Total net revenue                        1,505  10,857     6,261   15,435 
          Provision for loan losses                3,432   1,251     6,043    3,410 
          Noninterest expense                                                     
          Compensation and benefits expense          419     365     1,608    1,979 
          Insurance losses and loss                                               
           adjustment expenses                       242     266     1,042    1,402 
          Other operating expenses                 1,881   1,360     5,506    5,252 
          Impairment of goodwill                       -       -         -       16 
          ----------------------                       -       -         -       -- 
             Total noninterest expense             2,542   1,991     8,156    8,649 
          (Loss) income from continuing                                           
           operations before income tax                                           
           (benefit) expense                      (4,469)  7,615    (7,938)   3,376 
          Income tax (benefit) expense from                                       
           continuing operations                    (603)    (90)       78      (60)
          ---------------------------------         ----     ---        --      --- 
          Net (loss) income from continuing                                       
           operations                             (3,866)  7,705    (8,016)   3,436 
          ---------------------------------       ------   -----    ------    ----- 
          Loss from discontinued operations,                                      
           net of tax                             (1,087)   (243)   (2,282)  (1,568)
          ----------------------------------      ------    ----    ------   ------ 
          Net (loss) income                      ($4,953) $7,462  ($10,298)  $1,868 
          -------------------                    -------  ------  --------   ------ 
                                                                        
                    
                                                                   Dec 31,  Dec 31, 
          Select Balance Sheet Data                                  2009     2008 
          -------------------------                                  ----     ---- 
          Cash and cash equivalents                                $14,788  $15,151 
          Loans held-for-sale                                       20,625    7,919 
          Finance receivables and loans,                                          
           net                               1                                    
             Consumer                                               42,849   63,963 
             Commercial                                             33,941   36,110 
             Notes receivable from 
              General Motors                                           911    1,655 
          Investments in operating                                                  
           leases, net                       2                      15,995   26,390 
          Total assets                                             172,306  189,476 
          Total debt                         3                      98,313  126,321 
          -----------                        -                      ------  ------- 
                                                    
                                        
                                                   Fourth Quarter     Twelve Months 
                                                   --------------     ------------- 
          Operating Statistics                      2009    2008      2009     2008 
          --------------------                      ----    ----      ----     ---- 
          GMAC's Worldwide Cost of                                                
           Borrowing                         4      6.35%   6.14%     6.29%    6.13%
                                                                                  
          Tier 1 Capital                     5   $22,398     N/A                    
          Tier 1 Common Capital              5     7,678     N/A                    
          Total Risk-Based Capital           5    24,624     N/A                    
          Tangible Common Equity             5     8,125     N/A                    
                                                                                  
          Tangible Assets                    5   171,772     N/A                    
          Risk-Weighted Assets             5,6   158,358     N/A                    
                                                                                  
          Tier 1 Capital Ratio               5      14.1%    N/A                    
          Tier 1 Common Capital Ratio        5       4.8%    N/A                    
          Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio     5      15.5%    N/A                    
                                                                                  
          Tangible Common Equity /                                                
           Tangible Assets                   5       4.7%    N/A                    
          Tangible Common Equity / Risk-                                          
           Weighted Assets                   5       5.1%    N/A                    
          ------------------------------     -       ---     ---                    
                                                                                  
          (1) Finance receivables and loans are net of unearned income 
          
          (2) Net of accumulated depreciation 
          
          (3) Represents both secured and unsecured on-balance sheet debt such as 
              commercial paper, medium-term notes and long-term debt  
          
          (4) Improvements in the calculation have been made to more accurately 
              reflect the cost of borrowings ... Calculated by dividing average 
              interest expense by total average interest bearing liabilities  
          
          (5) GMAC was not a bank holding company in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 
              therefore was not subject to the related capital requirements 
          
          (6) The risk-weighted assets are determined by allocating assets and 
              specified off-balance sheet financial instruments in several broad 
              risk categories, with higher levels of capital being required for the 
              categories perceived as representing greater risk.  The company’s 
              December 2009 preliminary risk-weighted assets reflect estimated on-
              balance sheet risk weighted assets of $140 billion and derivative and 
              off-balance sheet risk-weighted assets of $18 billion 
          
          Numbers may not foot due to rounding 
          
          
          
          GMAC Financial Services Preliminary Unaudited Fourth Quarter 2009 
           Financial Highlights                                                     
                                                                                    
          ($ in millions)                                                           
                                                                                    
                                              Note  Fourth Quarter    Twelve Months 
                                                    --------------    ------------- 
          GMAC Automotive Finance Operations        2009     2008     2009     2008 
          ----------------------------------        ----     ----     ----     ---- 
                                                                                    
            NAO  Income (loss) from continuing 
                  operations before income tax 
                  expense                           $369    ($405)  $1,752    ($207)
                 Income tax expense (benefit) 
                  from continuing operations         216      (36)   1,206       88 
                                                     ---      ---    -----       -- 
                 Net income (loss) from 
                  continuing operations             $153    ($369)    $546    ($295)
                                                    ----    -----     ----    ----- 
                                                                                    
            IO   Income (loss) from continuing 
                  operations before                                    
                  income tax expense               ($146)    ($74)   ($101)    $140 
                 Income tax expense (benefit) 
                  from continuing operations         (53)      (2)     115       22 
                                                     ---       --      ---       -- 
                 Net income (loss) from 
                  continuing operations             ($93)    ($72)   ($216)    $118 
                                                    ----     ----    -----     ---- 
                                                                                    
            Consumer Portfolio Statistics                                           
            NAO  Number of contracts                                              
                  originated (# thousands)           224       58      705    1,328 
                 Dollar amount of contracts 
                  originated                      $6,600   $1,364  $19,791  $35,392 
                 Dollar amount of contracts                                         
                  outstanding at end 
                  of period                   7  $43,139  $50,232                   
                 Share of new GM retail 
                  sales                               31%       8%      27%      38%
                 Share of new Chrysler 
                  retail sales                        22%     N/A        8%     N/A 
                                                                                    
                 Dollar amount of new GM 
                  wholesale outstanding at 
                  end of period                  $11,928  $23,461                   
                 GM wholesale penetration 
                  at end of period                    86%      83%                  
                 Dollar amount of new 
                  Chrysler wholesale 
                  outstanding at 
                  end of period                   $4,808     $526                   
                 Chrysler wholesale 
                  penetration at end of                                     
                  period                              76%     N/A                   
                                                                                    
                 Mix of retail & lease 
                  contract originations 
                  (% based on # of units):         
                    New                               77%      63%      80%      74%
                    Used                              23%      37%      20%      26%
                                                                                    
                 GM subvented (% based on 
                  # of new units)                     60%      74%      69%      79%
                 Chrysler subvented (% based 
                  on # of new  units)                 44%     N/A       39%     N/A 
                                                                                    
                 Average original term in 
                  months (U.S. retail only)           67       58       65       61 
                                                                                    
                 Off-lease remarketing 
                  (U.S. only)                                              
                    Sales proceeds on 
                     scheduled lease 
                     terminations (36-month) 
                     per vehicle - Serviced  8,9 $19,228  $12,122  $16,281  $13,454 
                    Off-lease vehicles 
                     terminated -                                            
                     Serviced (# units)        9  84,845   97,129  369,981  425,567 
                    Sales proceeds on 
                     scheduled lease 
                     terminations (36-month)                                        
                     per vehicle - 
                     On-balance sheet          8 $19,280  $12,369  $17,286  $13,435 
                    Off-lease vehicles 
                     terminated -                                            
                     On-balance sheet 
                     (# units)                10  70,106   61,926  256,476  223,922 
                                                                                    
            IO   Number of contracts                                              
                  originated (# thousands)           110      137      414      678 
                 Dollar amount of contracts
                  originated                      $1,557   $1,893   $5,880  $11,395 
                 Dollar amount of contracts                                         
                  outstanding at end of 
                  period                      11 $11,641  $15,381                   
                                                                                    
                 Mix of retail & lease 
                  contract originations 
                  (% based on # of units):         
                    New                               95%      87%      94%      85%
                    Used                               5%      13%       6%      15%
                                                                                    
                 GM subvented (% based on 
                  # of units)                         40%      37%      52%      40%
                                                                                    
            Asset Quality Statistics                                                
            NAO  Annualized net retail                                            
                  charge-offs as a % of                                           
                  managed assets              12    4.01%    2.51%    3.20%    1.90%
                 Managed retail contracts 
                  over 30 days delinquent  12,13    3.92%    3.77%                  
                                                                                    
            IO   Annualized net charge-                                           
                  offs as a % of managed                                          
                  assets                      12    2.35%    1.06%    2.05%    0.82%
                 Managed retail contracts 
                  over 30 days delinquent  12,13    2.26%    2.15%                  
                                                                                    
            Operating Statistics                                                    
            NAO  Allowance as a % of 
                  related on-balance sheet 
                  consumer receivables at 
                  end of period                     4.42%    5.00%                  
                 Repossessions as a % of
                  average number of managed 
                  retail contracts 
                  outstanding                 12    3.69%    3.15%    3.54%    2.71%
                 Severity of loss per unit 
                  serviced - Retail           14                                    
                    New                           $9,635  $12,747  $10,214  $11,404 
                    Used                          $8,203  $10,180   $8,593   $9,113 
                                                                                    
            IO   Allowance as a % of 
                  related on-balance sheet 
                  consumer receivables at 
                  end of period                     1.74%    1.71%                  
                 Repossessions as a % of 
                  average number of 
                  contracts outstanding             0.74%    0.75%    0.83%    0.70%
                                                                                    
          (7) Represents on-balance sheet assets, which includes $17.2 billion of 
              lease assets and $8.5 billion of retail loans held for sale in 2009   
                                                                                    
          (8) Prior period amounts based on current vehicle mix, in order to be 
              comparable 
                                                                                    
          (9) Serviced assets represent operating leases where GMAC continues to 
              service the underlying asset                                          
                                                                                    
          (10) GMAC-owned portfolio reflects lease assets on GMAC's books after     
               distribution to GM of automotive leases in connection with the sale 
               transaction which occurred in November 2006                          
                                                                                    
          (11) Represents on-balance sheet assets including retail leases           
                                                                                    
          (12) Managed assets represent on- and off-balance sheet finance 
               receivables and loans where GMAC continues to be exposed to credit 
               and/or interest rate risk    
                                                                                    
          (13) Represents percentage of managed retail amount outstanding inclusive 
               of bankruptcies and still accruing                                   
                                                                                    
          (14) Serviced assets represent on- and off-balance sheet finance 
               receivables and loans where GMAC continues to service the underlying 
               asset                      
                                                                                    
          Numbers may not foot due to rounding                                      
          
          
          
          GMAC Financial Services Preliminary Unaudited Fourth Quarter              
           2009 Financial Highlights                                    (Continued) 
                                                                                    
          ($ in millions)                                                           
                                                                                    
                                        Note   Fourth Quarter       Twelve Months   
                                               --------------       -------------   
          GMAC Insurance Operations            2009      2008     2009         2008 
          --------------------------           ----      ----     ----         ---- 
                                                                                    
            Income from continuing                                                  
             operations before income 
             tax expense                        $86      $133     $329         $499 
            Income tax expense from                                                 
             continuing operations              (36)       37       57          112 
                                                ---        --       --          --- 
                Net income from                                                     
                 continuing operations         $122       $96     $272         $387 
                                               ----       ---     ----         ---- 
                                                                                    
            Premiums and service 
             revenue written                   $343      $187   $1,436       $2,158 
            Premiums and service 
             revenue earned                    $465      $568   $1,933       $2,666 
            Combined ratio              15    100.2%     79.3%    97.0%        89.1%
                                                                                    
            Investment portfolio fair                                               
             value at end of period          $4,654    $5,131                       
            Memo: After-tax at end of 
             period                                        
               Unrealized gains                $119      $124                       
               Unrealized losses                (18)     (189)                      
                                                ---      ----                       
                  Net unrealized 
                   gains (losses)              $101      ($65)                      
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                               Fourth Quarter      Twelve Months    
                                               --------------      -------------    
          GMAC Mortgage Operations             2009      2008     2009         2008 
          ------------------------             ----      ----     ----         ---- 
                                                                                    
            Loss from continuing                                                    
             operations before income 
             tax expense                    ($4,011)    ($790) ($7,301)     ($4,008)
            Income tax (benefit) 
             expense from continuing 
             operations                         197       (63)    (228)          (7)
                                                ---       ---     ----           -- 
                Net loss from
                 continuing                                            
                 operations                 ($4,208)    ($727) ($7,073)     ($4,001)
                                            -------     -----  -------      ------- 
                                                                                    
            Gain (loss) on mortgage 
             loans, net                                      
               Domestic                        $106       $14     $668        ($199)
               International                      5       (44)    (215)        (849)
                                                ---       ---     ----         ---- 
                  Total gain (loss) on                                              
                   mortgage loans, net         $111      ($30)    $453      ($1,048)
                                                                                    
            Portfolio Statistics                                                    
               Mortgage loan production                                             
                  Prime conforming          $10,676    $5,169  $37,651      $39,560 
                  Prime non-conforming          286        45      992        1,884 
                  Government                  6,668     2,950   26,087       12,822 
                  Nonprime                        -         -        -            3 
                  Prime second-lien               -         1        -          873 
                     Total Domestic          17,630     8,165   64,731       55,141 
                                                                                    
                     International              453       371    1,405        4,238 
                                                ---       ---    -----        ----- 
                     Total Mortgage                                                 
                      production            $18,083    $8,536  $66,136      $59,379 
                                                                                    
            Mortgage loan servicing                                                 
             rights at end of period         $3,554    $2,848                       
                                                                                    
            Loan servicing at end of
             period                                         
               Domestic                    $349,813  $365,033                       
               International                 25,941    28,754                       
                                             ------    ------                       
                  Total Loan servicing     $375,754  $393,787                       
                                                                                    
            Asset Quality Statistics - 
             Mortgage Consolidated                        
               Provision for credit 
                losses by product                                
                  Mortgage loans held 
                   for investment            $2,870      $427   $4,381       $1,427 
                  Lending receivables             3       301      321          557 
                                                ---       ---      ---          --- 
                     Total Provision 
                      for credit losses      $2,873      $728   $4,702       $1,984 
                                                                                    
               Allowance by product at 
                end of period                                 
                  Mortgage loans held 
                   for investment              $640    $1,142                       
                   Lending receivables          137       599                       
                                                ---       ---                       
                      Total Allowance 
                       by product              $777    $1,741                       
                                                                                    
               Allowance as a % of 
                related receivables at 
                end of period              
                  Mortgage loans held                                               
                   for investment       16     5.75%     4.99%                      
                  Lending receivables          7.00%    15.87%                      
                     Total Allowance
                      as a % of related                                             
                      receivables       16     5.93%     6.53%                      
                                                                                    
              Nonaccrual loans at                                                   
               end of period            16     $699    $4,043                       
              Nonaccrual loans as a                                                 
               % of related                                                         
               receivables at end of                                                
               period                   16     5.34%    15.15%                      
                                                                                    
          (15) Combined ratio represents the sum of all incurred losses and 
               expenses (excluding interest and income tax expense) divided by the 
               total of premiums and service revenues earned and other income    
          
          (16) Gross carry value before allowance, excludes SFAS 159 & SFAS 140 
               assets    
          
          Numbers may not foot due to rounding    
          
      

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